Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes home-working policies by inviting public visitors to a residential site and would negatively impact the residential amenity of the neighboring property due to its proximity and lack of screening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contravenes the Kerry County Development Plan policy on Home Working (Objective KCDP 9-51) because it involves members of the public visiting a private residential site rather than being located in a town or village center.
- The proximity of the clinic and its associated car parking to the northern boundary, combined with a lack of screening and significant ground level differences, would seriously injure the residential amenities of the adjoining property.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
9.7.5 Home-Based Economic ActivityObjective KCDP 9-51
Decision Document Summary
Selina Egan sought permission to construct a 102.5sqm detached therapy clinic adjacent to her dwelling at Reenrusheen Road, Cahersiveen. While the site is in a predominantly residential area, the local authority refused permission because the commercial nature of the clinic, which involves inviting public visitors, violates home-working objectives that prioritize town-center locations for such services. Additionally, the physical siting of the building and parking was deemed to have an unaccepta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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